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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

Rock land is city of Ia 900 inhabitants, stu
ated at the geographical center OF the Middle
States in the midst of the richest grain producing
section of the world. Ii lie direct line be
tween Chicago and Omaha. Milwaukee and Kansas
CITY, st Louis and St Psnl being 1871 miles from
Chicago and $50 from Omaha; 2i4 from Milwaukee
and $40 from Kansas City; 247 from st. Louis and
$40 from St Paul. 1t is 81 miles from Peoria and
is in direct communication with and between all
the great com mercial points named. II is within
twenty-five m les of the inexhsnstable coal fields
at Cable and fife n miles of the lime and stone
0uarries at Port Byron. II is situated on the Mis-
sissippi at the foot of the is and Of ock Island,
which is situated the largest government srsen
in the world and has ware ouscs and agencies for
the two great steamboat lines OF the Upper MIssis
sIppi It's manufactures are varied and prosper
GUS Its iobbing trade is large, and room for more
It's retail trade is extensive and enlarging. Its nat
ural advantages are unsurpassed Its social ad
vantages are unexcelled It's schools and churches
are many and all well established 1t has the G.,
RI&P:C, NJ. Il st. P; c.. B. & al; X I. &
p and X. | Il Cable railroads, 1t has thrsee differ
ent lines of street cars. 1t has good systems oi
electric and gas Illumination. Its sanitary regula
tons are excellent and the locality uaturaiy
healthy. Its hotels are modern and first class.
II has handsome opera house 1t hiss beau
tiful residences and resident property. Its bust
ness blocks many of them new and all sub
stantial. II offers better inducements to business
comfort. happiness. health and prosperity than
any other locality in the country.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

SPRINGFIELD, His, May 1.-The senate
committee investigating the printing Com
bine" has made up two reports The major
ity report rebukes the state officials for negl-
gence i'll the award of printing contracts and
recommends its abrogation at once, find
ing that certain printing firms combined TO
prevent competition The persons entering
this combination were Fred Gei,ring, Phillips
Bros, Frank Hudson. Jr, Thomas :. Pink
ard, Thomas W. S Kidd, Charles Edwards,
Thomas Reese, c. H. Davenport, H. w. Rok-
ker, and Charles 7. Strattan The minority
report goes further and advises summary
measures against the state officers Rocker
& Co, who are the contractors. protest
against the conclusions of the committees and
say they were not permitted Ia defend them
selves, their rights in the matter Icing ig-
nnred, and that the printing is doas. el,,s,ter
than similar work can be performed in Chi
cago or St Louis
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

CONGRESSMAN O'NErL, of Missouri, re
Gently said that he wished most heartily
some law could be passed by which con-
gressional influence in securing appoints
ment could be universally done away
with Said he. the baue of d congress
mans existence is the ceaseless applica-
ton for Office from every Dick Tom and
John who voted for him. He said some
of them can be reasoned with and made
to understand that Thousand men can I
be appointedsto ten offices, but it takes
valuable time and attention to convince
them Others, usually those who have
the least right to expect anything, cant
appreciate reasoning, and have to be re-
fused fatty; then they never forgive you,
and only wait for an opportunity to give
you a stab in the dark He thought it
was quite enough to disgust man with
congressional life
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
SAUNDeRSON IS "AT HOME
ror the Beuefit of ANY One Who Wants
to Whip Him.

LONDON May 4 A u,s->s-meeting Of Union
lists WIS held at st James hall Tuesday after
noon, presided over by Ellis Ashmead- Bart
lett. junior lord Of the admiralty, who in his
speech ON taking the chair declared that the
union muSt I've preserved at all hazards
Maj Saunferson made the principal speech
Of the meeting, in the course of which he ex-
pressed the hope that labouchere and COny-
heare would, after the passage of the crimes
bill, verify their assertions that they would
go to Ireland and preach sedition Should
they do So he said, it would give them an op-
portunity to do some honest work at breaking
stones and picking oakum. He repeated the
accusation made short time ago in the
house against Sexton, and said that if Sex
ton wanted u whip him Saunders he knew
his address, and 1t would not lie difficult to
ind him
A resolution affirming the absolute neces-
sity on the part of the Palnelitts of bringing
forth definite and public evidence to disprove
the charges thai they were and are still asso-
clutei with murderers, was unanimously car
rted AMID great enthusiasm.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
STANDARD OIL TACTICS.



Break Down Rival.
BUFFALO, n. Y, MAY 4.-The trial of
Hiram B Everest and others for an alleged
conspiracy to destroy the business of the BUT
falo Lubricatng Oil company, was begun in
the supreme court Tuesday morning The
charge is that the Vacuum Oil company.
which is controlled by the Standard Oil conf
pany, instigated and bribed A. A. Miller, a
former employe of the Vacuum company, who
with two other employees left the COM
pany and started the Buffalo Lubricating
company, to 50 build the works of the Buffalo
company that something would happen
when they started Miller was the only one
of those interested in the new company who
knew how to build the stills, etc, and is the
principal witness for the prosecution.
He testified that he learned to make oil
while employed by the Vacuum Oil company
and when he annou need his intention of 60
ing to Buffalo to engage with the Buffalo
company Everest, of the Vacuum company,
did all he could to discourage him, and told
him the STANDARD Oil company would crush
the new enterprise Everest asked him
whether il would not be better to have so,
w" VI NioFh HI MS Niles H4ihe ana stay on
with the Rochester company than To go to
Buffalo and he connectel with company
whose speedy downfall he predicted.
While Miller was working for the Buffalo
parties he was approached by persons in the
Rochester interest, and requested 10 construct
the works 50 that m explosion would ensue
and that the oil should he of inferior quality.
W lille ne WIS engaged at the Buffalo works
at 81 ner day he was paid by the Rochester
parties mentioned to desert his Buffalo eIr-
ployment, and 20 Ia the Pacific coast
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

WASHINGTON CITY. May Some little
excitement was created Tuesday by the dis
trlbution at the hotels and other public places
of printed circular headed. An Open let
ter to the Supreme Court of the United
States and signed by o, P McMains, ar
raigning in scurrilous terms the justices Of the
supreme court for their decision i'll the Max
well land grant case. McMains is a we'll
known claims attorney at Washington. and
signs himself as agent for the settlers on the
Maxwell grant. He stigmatizes the decision
as corrupt, abuses Gen Williamson, ex -con-
missioner of the general land office. and de-
nounceS Stephen +. Elkns IN the most un.
measured terms, The circular concludes hy
mpeachlng the supreme court before the
American peu-llr a set ct corrupt. unists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

SPRINGFIELD, Ills, May 4-The senate
Tuesday sent to third reading bills appropti-
ating 81 500 for the Soldiers Orphans home
at Normal, and s2:s1, 900 for the Anna insane
hospital The revenue bill was debated at
length and postponed until the It'll inst The
Chicago drainage bill was introduced in the
house A resolution was adopted recommend
ing a suit to compel the Ohio Il MsSsspp,
railway to obey the law requiring resident di-
rectors, etc. A bin appropriating 81 500 for
John Blackburn, who lost an arm firing a
state cannon, was passed, as was the bill ap-
propriating for the support of the Northern.
Normal school; notice was given Of ii motion
To reconsider the latter bill
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

1NpIANAPnLIS, NAV 4-The national ex-
ecutive COMMITTEES of tia Union Labor party
met here Tuesday morning and agreed upon a
plan for national, state and county organiza
ton. Ferdinand DeiZcr, of Bradford, was
selected to fill the vacancy in the committee
from Pennsylvania. Tho committee says that
the Union Laior party will not antagouiHe
the Henry George movement, but will work
independently thereof in seeking political
prominence The committee asserts that re-
ports justify the claim that the membership
of the party has now grown to 30, 900.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

TrFFGN, OHIO, May 4th,-The board of
Missions nf the Methodist Protestant church.
representing forty six annual conferences in
the United 'tat,~,. met III auuual session in
the NJ + church of this city Tuesday, for
the transaction of business pertaining to the
home and foreign mission work of That de-
nomination The board is composed of Revs
F. r. Graham, G, :. Evans and O V. W
Chandler, OF Ohio. Rev L. w Bates. u D
Of Washington, District of Columbia, Rev Z
3. MrIlroy. u y Fh d. of Michigan, Rev r
Stout, West Virginia; Rev FG Oghurn, North
Carolina, Rev. +. H. Calhoun, PENNSYLVANIA
Rev. A. II. Wtmey, Illinois, Rev. F. +.
Tagg, Baltimore: and Elders VIM White.
VIM Purters, c. J YinglIng of Ohio and
W. W. McCaslin, of Indiana Organization
was the only business attended 10 on Tues
Iav
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

BROOKLYN, May THE suit brought by
Gen. .iameS Mcl.t-er against Joseph A. Joel to
recover S50Mn for alleged defamation of
chitratter WIS on trial Tuesday III the Brock
Ign city court before Judge Oslarne and
jury, The plaintiff, who lost an arm and was
also shot in the right leg during the war, al
eges that the defendant, who was proprietor
of Grand Army paper Published an article
on June Is lsS2, rejecting upon the generals
character 1t alleged that the plaintiff, while
drawing a salary Of s., 001 a year as ppstuas-
ter, got his pension increased to $50 per
month 1t was alleged that the increase was
not justified under the law. The defense will
lie Justification for the publication
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
AN UNFORTUNATE LAW.
SOME NOVEL COMPLAINTS AGAINST
THE INTERSTATE ACT.

The Caterers in San Francisco Have a
Observation-Disclosures for the Commission
"A Capital City Lawyer Abuses the SD
preme Court-sparks After More Land
PATHS Distinguished Audience.
WASHINGTON CRY, May 4.-The daily mail
of the interstate commission continues to he
very bulky. Secretary Moseley Tuesday re-
ceived communication addressed to the
commission by the proprietors of hotels,
boarding houses, and eating houses of the city
OF San Francisco, representing that the prices
OF provisions in that city "have been esior-
mously advanced by the dealers therein, al
leging, in justification thereof, increased rates
of transportation referable to section A of the
interstate commerce law. The increased cost
of the necesaries Of life inflicts unusual and
serious hardship upon our business, and we
therefore pray for such relief as may be
within the province or the clemency Of your
honorable board to grant
This was signed by the proprietors of about
dozen hotels and fifty restaurants and
| boarding houses
An affidavit was received from person in
Iioai territory, WHO coihiaiiHs hidI ebe 81
Louis and San Francisco Railroad company
| compelled him to pay ST. IL for twelve mile
| trip, whereas the regular toll is, he says, but
| 6i cents. A lumber firm at Montgomery
| station, Pa, allege that the railroad charges
| them as much to haul lumber from Duboise,
Pa, distance of I4l miles, as is charged for
| the haul from Dubois to Baltimore. 3l4. The
| firm asks if this is not discrimination and a
| violation of law.
An indianapolis lumber merchant writes
that railroad company has largely increased
his freight rates notwithstanding he has a
| special contract with the road, with the result
| that he must loose heavily on deliveries OF
| lumber he is under contract to make He
wishes to know If the railroad cannot lie held
| to its special rates
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

WASHINGTON CITY, May 4-The commits
sioner OF the general land office has trans
mItted to the secretary of the interior, for
transmission 10 congress, supplementary re.
ports from the surveyor general of New Mex
leo on the private lanI claims in New Mex
leo. known as the CienegiulIs tract, the Oio
de la Cahra tract, the Santa Teresa tract, and
the Nallecioto de Lovato tract The total
number of acres involved Is IL, Gf5, and the
commissioner, agreeing with the surveyor
general, recommends that all the CLAIMS he
rejected except for about 5o0 acres III the first
named He thinks congress should pass an
act definitely rejecting the last named.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
DIVERSIONS OUT OF DOORS.
The Race Tracks.

Ivy Cry, D. c., May 4-The spring meet
ing of the National Jockey Club opened Tues
day under the most suspicious circumstances
The weather was balmy and clear, the track
in perfect condition and the attendance the
largest for the first day of any meeting in the
history of the club The prizes were captured
as follows: Pasha, y mile, LOB; Felie Doe, l
mile, l:4619; Dry Monople, l q mile, Isl;
Omaha, II mile, 0:5O; Ten strike, mile,
l:4414.
NAsHvILL, May 4.-The stakes at the races
here Tuesday went to the following horses:
Shadow, q mile. ;l611a; Ban Yam, y mile,
l:29; within y second of record Spalding,
n mile, 56lS; Edisto. mile, 1:45a
LEXINGTON, KY, May 4.-Montana Regent,
won the | 4 miles race here Tuesday, in So
Prucess Blandina, the II mile in 0:5I4 Ban
burg, the d miles, in 2:l0 and Asceola the
| l-l6 miles, in .j01&
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LONDON May 4-The Rothschilds are by no
means delighted at the unconquerabie resolu-
tiun Of Mis- Helene de Rothschld, the only
daughter of the late Baron Solomon, of Paris,
to marry Capt, Van Smesseir, a young officer
Of the Belgian army. The opposition of the
ladys mother and other relatives will prevent
the ceremony from taking place before Aug
,lst Mile Helene already possesses an i'm
mense fortune and her dot will ultimately
amount to 10000, 600, a sum of which her flu
ture husband has only read in romances.
Mile Helene de Rothschild has purchased the
splendid mansion of the late Baron Lucien
Hirsch, near the Champs Elysees, as the fu-
ture residence for herself and her husband
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

1NpIANApoLIS, Ind, May Quite sensa-
sensation was produced here Tuesday in the
federal court, when Judge Woods charged the
iuy 10 investigate the tally sheet election
frauds Perpetrarel here al the late state elec-
ton. 1t Was thought HAT Judge Greshafn's
decision ended all influence by the federal
court. Judge Woods 10 discussing the dues-
ton Of jurisdiction over such offe;ise, as midi
Gated. supported his position Ivy two decisions
Of the supreme court Of the United States, and
said there WAS other matters to inquire into
besides those Judge Gresham had before him,
among which was the question whether any
judge OF Inspector failed Ia do his duty re
gardins the custody of the tally sheets Some
of these were Out of proper custody for sew
eTaI DAYS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

BosToN, May 4.-The dcfalcation and flight
Of Capt Houghton, of Newton. was extensive
ly discussed here Tuesday, where he was we'll
known. Il is known that Scui & Bradlry's
loss will reach within few dollars of Sl7 100.
The money was not spent in dissipation, Us
alleged, but was lost in speculation, one ven
ture being the investment of S5,p0 in what
proved TO be mythical gold mine in the west.
Houghton has undoubtedly been in Canada
for week. He Was prominent in military
and rowing circles, having been champion sin
gle sculler OF the Union Boat club for several
years.
The polonaise is in It's glory again.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LONDON May 4-The war office has re
ceived an official dispatch reporting decisive
defeat of the hostile Soudanese by the friend
hes at kassala The defeat leaves the kas-
sala country in complete possession of the
friendlies. The report states that Osman
Digma was captured
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

New YORK, May Ar. Herman & Co,
manufacturers of Jerseys and knit goods, $40
Broadway, have failed The sheriff has seized
their stocks on Judgment. The liabilities are
about S50,aO0 assets claimed TO be about the
same The firm were among the largest pro.
ducers of jerseys in the country. A decrease
In the popularity Of this class of garments led
to the fallure, large unsuitable stock having
accumulated on their hands
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

PTTTsBURG, May AT 2 p m Tuesday
the Thermometer registered 40 degrees mt the
signal service office. One sun stroke was re
ported, Chas klysfei, Il barber James Me
Closky, an employe OF the Republic Iron
works was overcome 10y the heat while at
work, and died during the afternoon. The
pudding department OF the Elha iron works
was compelled to shut down on account OF the
iutpJsti heat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
HE WAS oLo-FAsHIoNED AND HONEST
Consequently He Is Down for $3.50, 900
Other Business Wrecks.

New YORK, May flames P. Farrell, -,m-
porter of Shawls and wholesale dealer in wool
ems, at 81 Walker street, made an assignment
Tuesday He had been in business in this
city twenty-five years and had a capital of
ssO0,0m, He was prosperous until about
three years atSo when he suffered some re
verses and lost credit The demand for shawls
fell off and values of wool deprecated. Mr.
Farrell had old fashioned notions of business.
and disliked to press his credit He has "A
high reputation for integrity, and finds much
sympathy among the trade. The liabilities
are about SEQ 900, mostly TO the trade here
and in England, Very little is owing to the
banks The assets, consisting of stock and &C
counts, are large, and the assignee expects to
make good showing.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LONDON, May 4.-The colonial Office, in asso-
citation with the government of Canada, is max
ing strict Inquiry into the eases Of the alleged
outrages upon American vessels by canadian
cruisers, of which complaints have been made
at Washington 1t is asserted that prelim-
mary inquiries have demonstrated that many
of the claims referred to are entirely baseless.
II is expected here that the United States will
shortly make heavy demand against Great
Britain for money compensation.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LANSING, Mich. May 1.-The house on
Tuesday passed IA bill prohibiting the payment
of wages by store orders, scrip. etc. and re
quiring wages to he paid monthly at least
Another bill was passed making it conclusive
evidence Of railway neglect when corpse in
an accident is disfgured by fire and allowing
exemplary damages of Sl5.oH0 Another bill
passed increasing the salaries of supreme
court judges to 5000 per year
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

SrRIvGFlELp, Ills, May 4.-The investiga-
ton into the charges against Mrs Ohr, super
intendent Of the Soldiers Orphans home, was
continued here Tuesday The testimony is
favorable to her, except that her business bah
its were found 10 be a little irregular
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
FOURTH lNCENDIARYY FIRE,
Started in the Office of The New York
Zeitung-0ther HIayes.

started i'll the Office of The New York
Zeitung-other BIazes.
NEW YORK, May "A fire believed to
have been the work of an inccndiary, occurred
Tuesday evening in the office of The New
Yorker Zeitung and New Yorker Herald, in
the fourth floor of the six story building No
IL Spruce Street, and caused damage amount
ing to 5000 This is the fourth time within
n month that fires have occurred in the office
of The New Yorker Zeitung. Two weeks
ago the building in Frankfort Street in which
the paper was then published, was entirely
Quilted by fire The fire marshal is still inves-
tigating the suspicious circumstances attend
ing that contiag;ation. The origin of Tues
day nights fire will also he investigated
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

Insanity is on the increase. Statistics
show this. Many cases are brought on
by overwork. anxiety, excitement, men
tai trouble and nervous prostration; it is
also inherited Invariably sleeplessness
and constipation manifest themselves be-
fore one becomes insane. Constipation
ind uces dyspepsia, jaundice, bad breath
piles, pimples. low spirits, headache, etc
DR. Jones Red Clover Tonic relieves
constipation, thereby curing these dis
eases. Price. 80 cents, of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

WASHINGTON CITY, May 4-Frank Al
friend, assistant librarian of the senate, died
here Tuesday evening Of rheumatism of the
heart, after short Illness. Mr. AlfrieIid was ii
native of Virginia and was ouly recently APP
pointed to the position which he held at tb.
tune OF his death
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LITTLE RnRK, Ark, May At is under
stood that Jay Gould is investing largely in
Arkansas lands. The purchases are generally
made through agents, and the land situated
along the lineof the projected railroads which
Gould intends building Besides his interests
AT this point, Gould is reported to have bought
thousands of acres Of land in different coun-
ties thruughot the state
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
How the NaIk.rs Arc Walking.

PHILADELPHIA, May AT the end of the
first forty eight hours, Tuesday at midnight,
the scores of the pedestrians were: Hart, 2Ui
miles, s Day, az; Hughes, 2ol Strokel, lAf;
Albert, ls4; W. Day, 10; Elson, 10; More
mac, 172: Newhart, i'll; Cox l6S; Will
ianIs, l65, Black, l54 lilly, l54, Adams,
Id
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

CINCINNATI, May 1.-The two assemblies Of
Iasters and filters vino were locked out Mon
day for refusal to join in the usual arbitration,
have reconsidered their action and given
their consent thus ending the lockout
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

LONDON, May 4.-Dr. Kelly, Mr. Parnells
physician, who has been in regular attend
ance ON the Nationalist leader, reports that
Mr. Parnell is suffering from bronchitis, and
that he is unable TO leave Avondale He re-
quires rest and quiet.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04
A RilJ to- Enforce Prohibition.

PROVIDENCE, X. L., May 4.--The substitute
bill for the enforcement of the prohibtory
amendment was passed by the senate Tuesday
by a vote of ~ 10 s. There we re eight mem
bers absent or not voting. The bill has alssad,
passed The house
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

DENVER, May 4.-pire Tuesday morning
damaged the printing and bthographing es
Enlistment of Collier 4 Cleveland to the ex-
tent of S20,VO0; loss covered by insurance. A
quantity of reports and documents which
were being printed for the stale were de
StrnNAal.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

SEARRGHT n J., May 1.-The Sentinel,
a paper owned by Gen. Clinton B. Fisk, the
Prohibition leader, has put James e. Blaine's
name at the bead of its editorial columns as
its presidential candidate The paper has
heretofore opposed Mr.. Blaine. The matter
causes much comment.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-05-04

CINCINNATI, May A q H. Strauss,
furniture dealers, at lS5 Westh Fourth street.
madehp assignment Tuesday afternoon to
Samuel Wolfstein with assets at $1,000 and
liabilities al $4,000.